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Academic Writing Task 1

The pie charts below illustrate the number of journal articles read per week by all students, PhD students, and junior lecturers at an Australian university.
ByAlwaysielts Team February 8, 2025

The three pie charts compare the number of academic journal articles read each week by PhD students, junior lecturers, and the overall student population at an Australian university. Overall, PhD students read substantially more articles than either junior lecturers or the average student, with a particularly large proportion reading twelve or more per week. Among…

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Speaking

Describe a mistake you made
ByAlwaysielts Team January 19, 2025

Band 9 Sample Answer One mistake that I made, which turned out to be quite memorable and educational, happened about two years ago during my university days. I had to give a presentation for one of my core courses, and instead of preparing well in advance, I procrastinated until the very last moment. I assumed…

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General Writing Task 1

One of your close friends has recently been awarded a scholarship to study overseas. Write a letter to your friend.
ByAlwaysielts Team January 17, 2025

Question:One of your close friends has recently been awarded a scholarship to study overseas. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Answer (Band 9):Dear Priya, I was absolutely delighted to hear the wonderful news about your scholarship to study in Australia—congratulations! This achievement is truly well deserved, and I could not be happier…

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Academic Writing Task 1

The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992.
ByAlwaysielts Team January 8, 2025

The two pie charts compare the distribution of male and female employment across six distinct manual and non-manual occupational categories in Great Britain in 1992, expressed as percentages. Overall, men were more heavily represented in managerial, professional, and craft-related roles, while women dominated clerical, other manual, and other non-manual occupations. General labour was the least…

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Academic Writing Task 1

Common Mistakes in IELTS Writing Task 1 and How to Avoid Them
ByAlwaysielts Team January 6, 2025

Improving your IELTS Writing Task 1 score requires careful attention to common pitfalls. Here are eight frequent mistakes, along with examples, tips, and resources to help you understand and avoid them. Mistake #1: Not Writing Enough Words The instructions clearly state: “You should write at least 150 words.” Writing too few words risks omitting important…

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Speaking

IELTS Speaking Band 9 Expect the Unexpected
ByAlwaysielts Team December 31, 2024

This video gives a sample interview session with subtitles plus a native English-speaking examiner. The examiner explains what question types can be expected on your next test. The Part 1 topic is about hobbies, family and environment, Part 2 and 3 are about admired people. This candidate wisely chooses to talk about her grandmother. This…

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General Writing Task 1 | Writing Task 2

Scoring Band 7 by Mastering the Paraphrasing
ByAlwaysielts Team December 30, 2024

Paraphrasing involves expressing the same idea using different words or structures, a skill crucial for understanding and answering questions that rephrase information from reading passages. The episode provides examples to illustrate effective paraphrasing. For instance, a passage might state: “The unprecedented rate of global temperature increase has led to a cascade of environmental repercussions, including…

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Test

Academic Mock Test Vol 13-16
ByAlwaysielts Team December 17, 2024

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General Mock Test Vol 13-16
ByAlwaysielts Team December 15, 2024

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Academic Mock Test Vol 9-12
ByAlwaysielts Team November 16, 2024

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